I accidently found inexpensive way to add to my stash! At Joanne's, they will sell the end of the bolt at a great discount (sometimes 75%off). so, when I'm in "stash building" mode, I try finding almost empty bolt and estimate what is left on it. (and yes, I have unrolled it and done the "spread arms" measuring technique!) Then I ask them to cut a smaller amount and score the rest at the discount! Not the same fabric quality as a quilt store but my wallet likes it better! The hard part is answereing the "what are you going to make with all that"! The answer "I don't know yet" don't seem to mean much! Someday he will remember not to ask!